β-blockers after myocardial infarction and 1-year clinical outcome - a retrospective study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than one third of adult population in Estonia has problems with elevated blood pressure (BP). The Hypertension in Estonia (HYPEST) study represents the country's first hypertension-targeted sample collection aiming to examine the epidemiological and genetic determinants for hypertension (HTN) and relate...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Org E,Veldre G,Viigimaa M,Juhanson P,Putku M,Rosenberg M,Tomberg K,Uuetoa T,Laan M

更新日期：2011-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fabry disease (FD) is a hereditary metabolic disorder caused by the partial or total inactivation of a lysosomal hydrolase, the enzyme α-galactosidase A (GLA). This inactivation is responsible for the storage of undegraded glycosphingolipids in the lysosomes with subsequent cellular and microvascular dysfunc...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Pisani A,Imbriaco M,Zizzo C,Albeggiani G,Colomba P,Alessandro R,Iemolo F,Duro G

更新日期：2012-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to improve attendance at exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR), a greater insight into patients' perspectives is necessary. The aim of the study was to explore aspects that influence patients' attendance at exercise-based CR after acute coronary artery disease (CAD) and the role of the physioth...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Bäck M,Öberg B,Krevers B

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To estimate the short- and long-term financial impact of early referral for implantable loop recorder diagnostic (ILR) versus conventional diagnostic pathway (CDP) in the management of unexplained syncope (US) in the Portuguese National Health Service (PNHS). METHODS:A Markov model was developed to estimate...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Providência R,Candeias R,Morais C,Reis H,Elvas L,Sanfins V,Farinha S,Eggington S,Tsintzos S

更新日期：2014-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:After publication of the original article [1], we were notified that the name of the software mentioned in the Background section is TAONET and not Tao Net. ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Menéndez-Jándula B,García-Erce JA,Zazo C,Larrad-Mur L

更新日期：2019-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A key strategy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the use of risk prediction algorithms. We aimed to investigate the predictive ability of SCORE (Systematic COronary Risk Estimation) and PCE (Pooled Cohort Equations) systems for atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD) risk in Portugal, a low C...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Santos-Ferreira C,Baptista R,Oliveira-Santos M,Moura JP,Gonçalves L

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Novel pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory derivatives from adipose tissue, known as adipokines, act as metabolic factors. The aim of this study was to analyse the secreted expression of different adipo/cytokines in secretomes of unstable carotid atherosclerotic plaque versus non-atherosclerotic mammary ar...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Auguet T,Aragonès G,Guiu-Jurado E,Berlanga A,Curriu M,Martinez S,Alibalic A,Aguilar C,Camara ML,Hernández E,Ruyra X,Martín-Paredero V,Richart C

更新日期：2016-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:After publication of the original article [1], we were notified that an author's name is not complete. ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Lutschinger LL,Rigopoulos AG,Schlattmann P,Matiakis M,Sedding D,Schulze PC,Noutsias M

更新日期：2019-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies adopting electronic medical records and genomic information are becoming widespread. Through this new modality in research, it is possible to study how genetic variants influence susceptibility towards chronic conditions and can improve patient care.Our aim is to develop a biobank with 2,000 heart fa...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Gioli-Pereira L,Bernardez-Pereira S,Goulart Marcondes-Braga F,Rocha Spina JM,Muniz Miranda da Silva R,Evangelista Ferreira N,Bacal F,Fernandes F,Mansur AJ,Krieger JE,Costa Pereira A

更新日期：2014-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The usefulness of the CHA2DS2-VASC risk score (CVRS) in predicting the occurrence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) among patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains unclear. METHOD:A total of 239 patients with CTO who underwent PCI were includ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Wang Y,Zhao HW,Zhang XJ,Chen BJ,Yu GN,Hou AJ,Luan B

更新日期：2019-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability (HRV) is known to be impaired in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). Time-domain analysis of ECG signals traditionally relies heavily on linear indices of an essentially non-linear phenomenon. Poincaré plots are commonly used to study non-linear behavior of physiologic signal...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Thakre TP,Smith ML

更新日期：2006-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore why bicuspid aortic stenosis has certain clinical differences from the tricuspid morphology, we evaluated the metabolomics profile involved in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) aortic stenosis prior to and after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in comparison with tricuspid aortic valve (TAV...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Xiong TY,Liu C,Liao YB,Zheng W,Li YJ,Li X,Ou Y,Wang ZJ,Wang X,Li CM,Zhao ZG,Feng Y,Liu XJ,Chen M

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rational length of stay following non-complicated percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients remains controversial. Few studies have examined the impact of early discharge on short-term outcomes in NSTEMI patients, but short-time discharge is not...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Wang G,Zhao Q,Cheng Q,Zhang X,Tian L,Wu X

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We assessed the degree to which differences in guideline-based medical therapy for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) contribute to the higher mortality associated with kidney disease. METHODS:In the PREMIER registry, we evaluated patients from 19 US centers surviving AMI. Cox regression evaluated the associ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Peterson PN,Ambardekar AV,Jones PG,Krumholz HM,Schelbert E,Spertus JA,Rumsfeld JS,Masoudi FA

更新日期：2009-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systematic investigation and analysis of cardiovascular health status (CVHS) of Chinese women is rare. This study aimed to assess CVHS and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) burden in the Chinese women physicians (CWP) and community-based non-physician cohort (NPC). METHODS:In this prospective, ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Han TW,Liu YQ,Dong W,Bai XJ,Liu YY,Su X,Li YM,Qian JY,Xiang MX,Cai L,Lin Q,Hou JB,Yang J,Li DD,Yang HW,Zhou SS,Wang J,Tian F,Zhao XQ,Chen YD

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transesophageal echocardiography may be used to assess pulmonary veins for atrial fibrillation ablation. No study focused on the role of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in evaluating the diameter and anatomy of pulmonary veins. METHODS:Among 142 atrial fibrillation patients (57.7% men; mean age, 60.5) ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Dong QQ,Yang WY,Sun YP,Zhang Q,Chu G,Zhou GQ,Chen G,Chen SW,Liu SW,Wang F

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidation and inflammation play significant roles in the pathogenesis of coronary artery diseases. Monocyte count to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol ratio (MHR) is a new marker and has revealed as an indicator of inflammation in the literature. The present study aimed to search the effect of MHR o...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Ucar FM

更新日期：2016-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smooth muscle cells play an important role in the development of atherosclerosis. SHP2 is known to regulate the proliferation and migration of smooth muscle cells. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the SHP2 inhibitor PHPS1 has a pro-atherosclerotic or an atheroprotective effect in vivo and i...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Chen J,Cao Z,Guan J

更新日期：2018-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (SK channels) play a critical role in action potential repolarization in cardiomyocytes. Recently, the potential anti-arrhythmic effect of metformin in diabetic patients has been recognized, yet the underlying mechanism remains elusive. METHODS:Diabetic...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Fu X,Pan Y,Cao Q,Li B,Wang S,Du H,Duan N,Li X

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autophagy plays a crucial role in the pathological process of cardiovascular diseases. However, little is known about the pathological mechanism underlying autophagy regulation in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). METHODS:We explored whether up-regulating autophagy could improve cardiac function in mice with ex...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Jin B,Shi H,Zhu J,Wu B,Geshang Q

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure (HF) patients with diabetes (DM) have an adverse prognosis and reduced functional capacity, which could be associated with cardiac fibrosis, increased chamber stiffness and reduced left ventricular (LV) contractile reserve. Galectin-3 (Gal-3) and fibulin-1 are circulating biomarkers potentially...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Holmager P,Egstrup M,Gustafsson I,Schou M,Dahl JS,Rasmussen LM,Møller JE,Tuxen C,Faber J,Kistorp C

更新日期：2017-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity and is associated with cardiovascular disease via contributory processes such as endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and thrombosis. Cigarette smoke both contains and stimulates the production of cellular oxidants and it may also promote vascu...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Bishop E,Theophilus EH,Fearon IM

更新日期：2012-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal cutoff of the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) among Han adults in Xinjiang, which is located in the center of Asia, is unknown. We aimed to examine the relationship between different WHRs and cardiovascular risk factors among Han adults in Xinjiang, and determine the optimal cutoff of the WHR. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Li SS,Pan S,Ma YT,Yang YN,Ma X,Li XM,Fu ZY,Xie X,Liu F,Chen Y,Chen BD,Yu ZX,He CH,Zheng YY,Abudukeremu N,Abuzhalihan J,Wang YT

更新日期：2014-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left ventricle mass (LVM) can be influenced by various conditions including hypertension and/or inherent cardiomyopathies. Dysglycemia is also thought to exert an anabolic effect on heart tissue by hyperinsulinemia and thereby promoting increased LVM. The primary aim of this study was to assess the influence...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Pararajasingam G,Løgstrup BB,Høfsten DE,Christophersen TB,Auscher S,Hangaard J,Egstrup K

更新日期：2019-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left atrial appendage (LAA) closure has been well evaluated in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Device embolization remains one of the most common complications. To the best of our knowledge, there have been no reports of late discovery of LAA occluder device embolization at 1.5...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Mansour MJ,Bénic C,Didier R,Noel A,Gilard M,Mansourati J

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) has been proven safe and effective in pediatric patients. However, the use of DNC in adult undergoing cardiovascular surgery lacks support with substantial evidence. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of DNC as a cardioplegia of prophylaxis to ventricular arrhythmias associ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Shu C,Hong L,Shen X,Zhang W,Niu Y,Song X,Kong J,Zhang C

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The previous genome-wide studies have shown that rs7193343 single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in zinc finger homeobox 3 (ZFHX3) gene correlate with risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the distribution of this SNP differs significantly among various populations. The present study was to investigate w...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Zhai C,Cong H,Liu Y,Zhang Y,Liu X,Zhang H,Ren Z

更新日期：2015-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systolic compression of a coronary artery by overlying myocardial tissue is termed myocardial bridging. Myocardial bridging usually has a benign prognosis, but some cases resulting in myocardial ischemia, infarction and sudden cardiac death have been reported. We are reporting a case of myocardial bridging w...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Akdemir R,Gunduz H,Emiroglu Y,Uyan C

更新日期：2002-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) and secondary prevention are effective components of evidence-based management for cardiac patients, resulting in improved clinical and behavioural outcomes. Mobile health (mHealth) is a rapidly growing health delivery method that has the potential to enhance CR and heart failure ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Hamilton SJ,Mills B,Birch EM,Thompson SC

更新日期：2018-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardio-metabolic syndrome (CMS) is a highly prevalent condition. There is an urgent need to identify effective and integrated multi-disciplinary approaches that can reduce risk factors for CMS. METHODS:Sixty-two patients with a history of CMS were randomized 1:1 into two groups: a standard information -only...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Zhang Y,Mei S,Yang R,Chen L,Gao H,Li L

更新日期：2016-11-18 00:00:00